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Rear View Mirror tip....

GM has a LOT of cars at the boneyard with rear view mirrors that have a built-in compass.I grabbed a couple and plan to start grabbing all I can.Easy wiring,and looks good.Even has lights built into it.I hope to install mine soon.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Rear View Mirror tip....

Reply #1 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;279294
GM has a LOT of cars at the boneyard with rear view mirrors that have a built-in compass.I grabbed a couple and plan to start grabbing all I can.Easy wiring,and looks good.Even has lights built into it.I hope to install mine soon.


Great tip! i may have to take a trip to the local wrecker. Any recommendations on which GM vehicle to take a mirror from?

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Reply #2 –
Are there any that also auto-dim? Mine is from a 1991 Lincoln Town Car that dims, but no compass :hick:
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Reply #3 –
our auto dim is a separate piece of electronics.

id be interested in a mirror when you get one.

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Me want
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Reply #5 –
That's actually what I originally wanted to do before I installed my overhead console. Unfortunately people were asking retarded prices for them on eBay.

If you get one, make sure it's got the built-in directional sensor (some had the sensor separate, in the headliner). Also, if you get one with temp display you'll need the temp sensor, out on the rad support.
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Reply #6 –
The mirrors usually run $5.00 each,but he cuts me a deal.I'm going to start grabbing a bunch of them and lighted mirrors.I believe the mirrors I got have the sensor built in.I really haven't payed much attention since I got them,too busy with other things.

The mirrors were mainly in Pontiacs and Buicks at the boneyard.As for what all GM put them in,probably everything.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #7 –
Grab some info on 'em (model year and model) and I'll dig up the wiring diagrams, which will not only tell whether it's got a separate sensor, but will also help in installing it :D
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

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Reply #8 –
Will do.I'll try to have the info today for you.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: jcassity;279303
our auto dim is a separate piece of electronics.

id be interested in a mirror when you get one.


I don't mean headlight auto-dim, but auto-dimming mirror.
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5.0L Speed density
Explorer intake
'92 Mustang GT cam
GT-40 racing heads
Unequal length headers
Custom-made duals
19# injectors
65mm TB
AFPR
T/C header panel
11" brake upgrade
T/C rear sway bar
Electrical mods: too many to list :D

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Reply #10 –
I'll check.I'm really interested in this mirror project.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Quietleaf;279355
I don't mean headlight auto-dim, but auto-dimming mirror.

I have an auto dimming mirror in my 88 Cougar SE, it came out of an older Cougar.  The mirror actually moves instead of dimming.
 
 
Vinnie I have a couple of the mirrors you speak of, one is in my 88 XR7
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Reply #12 –
I'll have one in mine as well when time allows.I have been focusing on exterior lately.After waxing in the morning,the next project is the differential swap,then,who knows.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

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Reply #13 –
i have a lighted mirror from a late 90's monte carlo in mine
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

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Reply #14 –
The lights are a bonus,I've had lighted mirrors in my Birds,but the compass is what I want.Not that I need it (when my wife is with me),but it would be a cool add on to have.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..